That's the problem with using common names. I believe the one in Renton is
Rivula nigra and I think the one south of Olympia is Potamus melanus.
Naturally the Greek form is closer to Olympia. If my endings are wrong
someone can correct me. It might be Rivulus nigrus.

Stewart Wechsler
West Seattle
mailto:ecostewart at quidnunc.net

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From: TWEETERS-owner at u.washington.edu
[mailto:TWEETERS-owner at u.washington.edu]On Behalf Of S c o t t R
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2004 3:51 PM
To: tweeters at u.washington.edu
Subject: Re: Note: There are two Black Rivers


Burt,

I'm glad you cleared this up. I lived in Pierce County for several years
and have canoed along the Black River south of Olympia a couple of times.
During this whole thread on Tweeters I was imagining that river. Oops.

Thanks,

Scott Ray
Yakima, WA


> Great news about the Renton Black River heron-colony situation; shows
> what concerned citizens can do with a little effort.
>
> I just want to remind Tweeters that there are two Black Rivers, the
> other one being in Thurston County. In the heron-colony situation,
> there's no danger of confusion, as it involves the city of Renton. But,
> please, if you have occasion to send a note about birds and birding at
> one of the Black Rivers, be sure you make the location clear. Thanks to
> all.
>
> Burt Guttman guttmanb at evergreen.edu
> The Evergreen State College
> Olympia, WA 98505 360-456-8447
> Home: 7334 Holmes Island Road S.E., Olympia 98503
>
>



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